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July August 2008

 

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GasWar
Win the Gas War
Club Member Gene Jordon converted a Jetta into a grease car that runs on used French fry oil.
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Mowing Simplified
Six ways to make cutting the grass an effortless endeavor.
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Block by Block
Acrylic-block windows let in light but keep prying eyes at bay.
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Rocking-Chair Repair
Fix a family heirloom so the next generation can rock on.
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Member Mail Online
How members use creativity and resourcefulness in their own projects.
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Survey CORRECTIONS: Corrections to the Magazine
Survey HANDYWORKS: Vote Online!
Survey THE QUIZ: Enter Online Today!
 
Web Extra ARTICLE: Battery Tech
Photos PRODUCTS: Hardware Show Hits
Custom Blend STEP BY STEP: DIY Powder Coating
Web Extras CHECKLIST: Seasonal maintenance checklist
Web Extras RESOURCES: Phaelan's Favorite Organizations Supporting Veterans
Custom Blend STEP BY STEP: Garden Cart
Custom Blend STEP BY STEP: Wood Roof Restoration
Custom Blend ARTICLE: Meet Super Termite
Custom Blend STEP BY STEP: Chimney Crown

FEATURES
 
Deck
Dreamy Decks
by Roger Johns
Today's manufactured decking products help keep your fantasy from becoming a maintenance nightmare.
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20
 
CircularSaws
Circular Saws Unleashed
by A.J. Hamler
Cordless models set you free to be constructive in the shop or at any off-the-grid job site.
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26
 
Web Extras ARTICLE: More of a Good Thing
ARTICLEBattery Tech   
 
 
 
Railing
cable Railing
by Dan Cary
 
Modern railing design combines safety with a wide-open view of your deck and landscape.
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34
 
Web Extra STEP-BY-STEP PROJECT: The Right Railing
Easy Fireplace Mantel STEP-BY-STEP PROJECT: Pipe Dream
 
 
DEPARTMENTS
ClubHouse

Stress Relief

7
 
  Simplifying household chores.
 
Workshop
All-Purpose Work Cart 8
 
  Build your own two-wheeler.
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Easy Fireplace Mantel STEP-BY-STEP PROJECT: Garden Cart  
 
GEAR
When in Vegas—Hit the Hardware Show 16
 
  Manufacturers go all in, unveiling their latest and greatest ideas for home-improvement enthusiasts.
 
 
Photos PRODUCTS: Hardware Show Hits
 
PROJECTS
Make a Statement 40
 
 

Replace your front door.

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Step by Step STEP-BY-STEP PROJECT: Door-to-Door Improvement
 
 
Metalshop
Hard as Nails 46
 
  Powder coating explained.
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Step by Step STEP-BY-STEP PROJECT: DIY Powder Coating
 
SKILLS
Home-Work Coach 52
 
  Home improvement tips. Inspect, protect, mantian, repair, clean and presrve your biggest investment.
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Checklist CHECKLIST: Seasonal Maintenance Checklist
Step by Step STEP-BY-STEP PROJECT: Wood-Roof Restoration
Article ARTICLE: Meet Super Termite
Step by Step STEP-BY-STEP PROJECT: Chimney Crown - Replace a deteriorated cap
Web Extras ARTICLE: Exterior Painting Tips
Web Extras ARTICLEDriveway sealants
Step by Step STEP-BY-STEP PROJECT: Driveway Two-Step
 
 
HANDYWORKS
HandyWorks July/August 2008 62
 
  Your vote will help decide who wins this month, Next time enter a project of your own.
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GOODWORKS
GoodWorks July/August 2008 64
 
  HANDY applauds those who extend a helping hand.
 
 
Vetrans Support RESOURCESPhelan's Favorite Organizations Supporting Veterans
 
THE QUIZ
The Quiz July/August 2008 68
 
  Can you find the following photos in this issue of HANDY?
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Histories
Tough Texture 80
 
  Stucco's past revealed.
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